Changing rear lamps and grill 2010 IS220D

[remyhre]

Thinking of changing my rear lamos to LED ones that has the is300h look, and change the upper front grill. But have read that there is a difference on both the grill and rear lights on the 09-10 model, so 06-08 won't fit. Can anyone tell me if this is true, and maybe give me pointers on where to get some that fits?

Cheers

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[Linas.P]

Lets first clarify what you want to do as it sounds like a bit of mixed up for me.

You want to change Pre-Face (2005-08) lift IS220D rear lamps with IS 300h (lookalike chinsese) rear lamps - I guess something like that? - 

If so there should be no difference whenever it is Pre-Face lift or Post-face lift mode (09+). That is true - Post-Face lift model has different style rear lights, but that has no difference if you planning to use aftermarket ones - check with supplier if the wire harness is provided at all. Usually, rear lights are plug and play, only the front ones are tricky ( I guess the difference you referring to was about Fronts not Rears). You cannot use IS 300h lamps thought  as IS 300 is 3rd generation and has completely different shape.

[J Henderson]

Regarding the front grille, yes it's slightly different on 09-10 cars. So is the bumper.

If your profile info is correct (2010 car), you could fit the mesh-style grille that comes on an F-Sport model for a subtle upgrade. The part number is 53112-53220 if you fancy trying to get a price on one from a Lexus dealer.

You can probably find a replica or something similar on eBay etc as well, but the point remains that a grille designated for an early model, won't fit a facelifted car, unless you also fit the corresponding bumper too.

[Linas.P]

6 hours ago, Kodiak Sky said:

If your profile info is correct (2010 car),

I though 2010 was IS200d, unless this one was late registered old model.

[J Henderson]

The 200d model was part of the 2011MY 2nd facelift.

[remyhre]

Thanks for the info. My car is a 2010 IS220D. The IS200D started in 2011. I was looking for the rear lights you posted Linas.P but the prices on those on fleabay are mental (500$).

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[Linas.P]

Rear lamp conversion prices are mental.. that is the reason why I left mine "as is". No matter which option you take. I personally wanted original "facelifted" lamps, which are ~£600, the fake looking Chinese or the ones completely custom are the cheapest option ~£300. And there is as well option of "ISF" lamps (white indicators) which are like £400 (OEM) and £200 (fake) for outer bits only (the ones on the boot lid are the same anyway).

So to conclude $500 (£300) is the correct starting price - you won't get them any cheaper. Personally, I have though this is too expensive for such small modification and left it alone.